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consummate

[ verb kon-suh-meyt; adjective kuhn-suhm-it, kon-suh-mit ]

verb (used with object)

consummated, consummating.
  1. to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to complete (an arrangement, agreement, or the like) by a pledge or the signing of a contract:

    The company consummated its deal to buy a smaller firm.

  3. to complete (the union of a marriage) by the first marital sexual intercourse.


adjective

  1. complete or perfect; supremely skilled; superb:

    a consummate master of the violin.

    Antonyms: ,

  2. being of the highest or most extreme degree:

    a work of consummate skill; an act of consummate savagery.

consummate

verb

  1. to bring to completion or perfection; fulfil
  2. to complete (a marriage) legally by sexual intercourse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. accomplished or supremely skilled

    a consummate artist

  2. prenominal (intensifier)

    a consummate fool

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈܳٱ, adverb
  • ˈDzԲܳˌپ, adjective
  • ˌDzԲܳˈپDz, noun
  • ˈDzԲܳˌٴǰ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • Dz·ܳmٱ· adverb
  • Dzsܳ·t Dz·ܳ··ٴ· [k, uh, n-, suhm, -, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
  • Dzsܳ·tǰ noun
  • 󲹱-Dzsܳ·e adjective
  • ܲcDz·ܳmٱ adjective
  • unDz·ܳmٱ· adverb
  • ܲ·Dzsܳ·e adjective
  • un·Dzsܳ·t adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of consummate1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (adjective), from Latin DzԲܳٳܲ “completed,” past participle of DzԲܳ “to complete, bring to perfection,” from con- con- + summ(a) sum + -, infinitive verb suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of consummate1

C15: from Latin DzԲܳ to complete, from summus highest, utmost
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With his many hats, Mothersbaugh is a consummate juggler, though he’s not sure how it all lines up in his head.

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Playwright Sir David Hare described Lee as "a consummate gentleman".

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One man is the consummate professional, calm and seen-it-all experienced, ready to handle any assignment.

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He is "the consummate retail politician", Ms Surkes said, but "suffers from having - right now - a brand and a narrative that no longer fits the moment".

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They saw a mighty man of consummate integrity and courage defend his country, decency, and democracy in the face of a farcical onslaught.

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